Emirates has stopped flights to Iraq, Lebanon, and Tel Aviv because of tensions in the region
The Dubai airline Emirates has stopped flights to Iraq, Lebanon, and Tel Aviv, as announced on its website on Tuesday, due to rising tensions in the area.
Flight Cancellations
On Tuesday, Emirates announced it has canceled all flights to and from Baghdad until November 30 and to and from Beirut until the end of the year. Passengers traveling through Dubai on Emirates with a final destination of Baghdad or Beirut will not be allowed to board at their starting point until further notice.
However, since flydubai flights to Baghdad are still running, travelers with confirmed flydubai bookings to Baghdad will be allowed to travel.
Later in the day, Emirates also suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv without giving a specific date for resuming service. The airline said it is monitoring the situation in Israel and staying in touch with authorities.
Passengers affected by the cancellations are advised to contact their travel agents for alternative options or reach out to Emirates if they booked directly.
Although no specific reasons were given for the cancellations, Emirates has adjusted its flight schedules in recent months due to rising tensions in the region and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
First Half Results
Earlier this month, Emirates Group announced a record half-year profit of $2.5 billion (AED 9.3 billion), driven by strong customer demand and a rise in international travel. The group, which includes Emirates Airline and dnata, saw its revenue grow by 5% to $19.3 billion (AED 70.8 billion) for the first half of its 2024-25 fiscal year, ending on September 30, 2024.
Emirates Airline contributed $2.6 billion (AED 9.7 billion) to the group’s profit before tax, a 2% increase compared to the same time last year. This was supported by strong demand for travel and air cargo, as well as the airline’s ongoing investments in its products and services.
On the other hand, dnata, the group’s airport services provider, added $196 million (AED 720 million) to the profit before tax, a 5% drop from last year. This decline was mainly due to a one-time impairment charge of $41.4 million (AED 152 million).
DWC Expansion
Dubai’s government is planning to expand Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to make it the largest airport in the world by capacity. Once completed, the airport will handle 12 million tons of cargo every year, supporting the nearby Logistics District, which is designed to serve global shipping and cargo companies.
In April, Dubai’s Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, approved plans for what will be the world’s largest passenger terminal at DWC. The project is expected to cost $34.8 billion (AED 128 billion).
Published: 20th November 2024
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